UNC Club Brings Solar Energy to TABLE, Saving the Pantry Money and Expanding Food Access Posted by Emma Cooke | Apr 1, 2026 | Environment, Nonprofit While not visible to those passing by, something new decorates the rooftop of TABLE’s downtown Carrboro facility. Read More
Orange County Commissioners Explore Options for Expanding Affordable Housing in Mebane Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 30, 2026 | Development, Housing, Local Government Orange County’s recently met with Mebane to discuss ways to plan for the future of the city and how to accommodate its growing population. Read More
‘Recreation for Folks from Orange County:’ Commissioners Further Plans for Millhouse Road Site Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 23, 2026 | Development, Local Government Orange County is continuing to make progress on its plans for a recreational playing field facility north of Chapel Hill. Read More
Chatham County Board of Health Urges Routine Vaccinations With Measles Cases on the Rise Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 17, 2026 | Health Chatham County health officials are encouraging the community to stay up to date on vaccinations to stop the spread of local measles cases. Read More
UNC-Founded Eats2Seats to Create Entrepreneurial ‘Third Space’ with New Franklin Street Headquarters Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 13, 2026 | Business Growing from a class project to a nationwide business, Eats2Seats recently celebrated the decision to keep its headquarters local. Read More
Roberson Wins Bid for District 3 Chatham County Commissioner; Gomez Flores Wins District 5 Primary Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government Mike Roberson will join the Chatham County Board of Commissioners to represent District 3, winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Read More
Incumbents Atherton, Purcell, Smylie, Newcomer Russell Elected to Orange County Board of Education Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 3, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education Incumbents Will Atherton, Anne Purcell, and Sarah Smylie will each retain their seats on the... Read More
CHCCS Board of Education Discuss Criteria for Elementary School Closure Study, But Decision Still Unclear Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 1, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education The CHCCS Board of Education recently met to continue its conversation on the future elementary school closures. Read More
CHCCS Board of Education Approves Site Plans for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 24, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education Carrboro Elementary School is not in talks for which CHCCS elementary school will close, with plans to replace the existing building instead. Read More
Chapel Hill and Carrboro Celebrate Black History Month with First Community Spend Week Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 23, 2026 | Business Chapel Hill and Carrboro recently celebrated Black History Month with a week of intentional spending at local Black-owned businesses. Read More